How far is Strasburg, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Strasburg, PA to Haverford, PA is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.72 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.14 mi
75.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.14 mi
Kilometers
75.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.72 mi
Kilometers
84.85 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strasburg
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strasburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Strasburg
26.3 mi
00h 34m
To Haverford
26.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strasburg and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive

    676 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strasburg and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 26%
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 20%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
5.07 mi · 10%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 9%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
00h 34m from Strasburg
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Strasburg and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strasburg to Haverford?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Strasburg and 26.4 miles from Haverford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Strasburg and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Downingtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Downingtown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downingtown.

RAIL

Downingtown

1 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

10 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 47.14 mi (75.87 km).

Strasburg

#1 Strasburg

Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates39.9831600, -76.1841200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.184127, 39.983059)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $4.95 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.98 $11.12 $22.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strasburg and Haverford. The current time is 02:52:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.